Event Description
WELCOME TO A CHALLENGE YOU WON’T SOON FORGET.
Similar elevations to the courses in Lake Placid but NO CUT OFF TIMES!
One hour south of Buffalo, NY and one hour north of Erie, PA with easy access off of I-90.
70.3 miles of hilly, challenging and gorgeous courses will leave you exhausted, happy, probably a little sore, but more than glad that you chose this epic race.
Open to individuals and relay teams of 2 or 3. AquaBike option offered. Paratriathletes welcome!
Half distance Triathlon & AquaBike
SWIM:
Begin your morning with a gorgeous 1.2 mile swim around the perimeter of the Lower Lake of the Cassadaga Lakes. In-water wave starts for men, women and relay teams. Men and women changing tents available in transition.
BIKE:
56 miles will take you on an epic, hilly, beautiful ride that will give you up-hills, down-hills, rolling fun, fast curves with views of Lake Erie from the top of the Chautauqua Ridge and aromas of the plentiful concord grape vineyards that you will go whizzing by. The course is a 28 mile loop that you will complete twice. Two aid stations; mile 14/42 and mile 28 stocked with Hammer Nutrition products, plenty of water and other treats with port-a-johns at both. Opportunities for your spectators to see you go by as you head out to your second loop. Special Needs Bag can be dropped off at the second aid station on your way to check-in on race morning. SAG vehicle and bike support.
Participants in the Aqua Bike competition will complete the event after the bike. Finishers will check in at the table in transition once they dismount to clock their official finish time and make their way to the finish line for their race medals. There are no relay team entries for the AquaBike.
Run: 13.1 miles on quiet, shaded, rolling country roads. There are two out-and-backs on the course with a total of eight fully stocked aid stations and three port-a-johns.
DIVISIONS & AWARDS:
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female; M/F 5 year age groups 19&U - 80+
- Paratriathletes - Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- AquaBike - Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- Relay Teams - Top 3 Overall
POST RACE:
Finisher medals & Race T-shirts
Beer Zone supplied by Southern Tier Brewing Company (must be 21 years of age)
Food catered by Super Duper Catering. Breakfast and coffee in the morning followed by an amazing menu of lunch items. Free for participants and volunteers, available for purchase by spectators.
RULES:
All races are USAT sanctioned and all rules and regulations apply, and there will be no refunds for this event or bib transfers. Race is held Rain or Shine. It is the participants responsibility to know the rules for an event sanctioned by USA Triathlon.
If not a current USAT member you will be required to purchase one day event coverage during registration. $15 for Adults.
There is NO refund for this event. However, with ADVANCE notice, you may defer to 2022. You must speak with Tonia Wilson directly via email at tonia@coachmarkwilson.comor 716-353-1288.
Any questions on the course or race please contact Race Director, Mark H. Wilson, via email CoachMarkWilson@gmail.com or 914-466-9214.
Wilson Endurance Sports strives to bring you a fun, challenging event in beautiful settings all around New York State and one in Connecticut. We host a full calendar that can be viewed on the Races & Events page of our website. Athlete centered, grass-roots racing is what we are all about.
